Thailand Holidays

A good domestic flight network makes a multi centre holiday in Thailand easy to do. Combine the atmospheric, bustling city of Bangkok with the culture and serenity of Northern Thailand before heading to the southern islands for relaxation on the picture postcard beaches. Or simply island hop from beach resort to beach resort! Thailand is also the main gateway into Indochina, meaning a holiday combination of Bangkok city, touring in Cambodia or Vietnam and ending on a Thai beach an easy and memorable holiday option.

Thailand boasts true picture postcard beaches - white sand, clear blue sea and tropical palm trees. The islands of Phuket and Koh Samui have been popular with travellers for many years and still remain so, with a wide variety of hotel accommodation, activities, restaurants and evening entertainment. For a less busy beach resort, take the speedboat from Koh Samui to the smaller island of Koh Phangan, drive north from Phuket to the quieter beaches of Khao Lak or take a boat from Phuket to the island retreat of Koh Yao Noi. If you're looking for a more remote and unspoilt experience then the new Aava Resort is located near a small fishing village on the East coast - an escape from the tourist trail.

The tropical islands of Thailand are perfect for a honeymoon, offering secluded white sand beaches and an array of boutique retreats and stylish resorts. For maximum privacy and peace many luxury resorts boast individual villas, some with their own pool, such as Trisara in Phuket and Banyan Tree Resort in Samui. There are endless romantic dining options - expect in-villa champagne breakfasts, gourmet picnic lunches and candlelit beach BBQs, and couples spa treatments to make your honeymoon memorable. 

Now popular throughout the world, Thai cuisine is a major draw for holidaymakers to visit Thailand. A mouthwatering combination of spicy and sweet, traditional food can be enjoyed at very little cost wherever you are in the country. If you are interested to recreate the dishes when you return home, most hotels offer cooking classes where you learn about the herbs and spices, explore a local market and prepare a feast. 
Aside from the cuisine, learn about Thai culture with a visit to Northern Thailand, where you can explore revered temples, visit traditional hill tribes and be entertained by authentic Thai dancers.  

Whether you're looking for an all-encompassing family friendly resort or an educational, eco-adventure experience, Thailand has it all. Northern Thailand offers memorable elephant experiences, as does Elephant Hills Camp in Khao Sok National Park, where you can get up-close-and-personal with the animals. Both Phuket and Koh Samui have a good choice of family friendly resorts, with good kids clubs and children's activities, particularly in the Laguna area of Phuket and Bo Phut area of Koh Samui. Angsana Laguna Phuket even has its own resident elephant that visits the kids club daily!  

As you would expect from a country with traditions steeped in ancient spa and holistic treatments, Thailand offers some of the best spa experiences in the world. Don't leave without indulging in a traditional Thai massage - you won't be disappointed! Every luxury hotel has a spa, but if you're looking for a more holistic experience then book into world renowned destination spa, Chiva Som in Hua Hin. Their Retreats combine wellness therapies with dedicated activities and spa cuisine. Or the more rustic Kamalaya that integrates ancient and contemporary holistic medicine and healing traditions with a menu of over 70 services.